Players like Massimo Zilli
STFrosinone · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMassimo Zilli's profile ↗
Massimo Zilli is a striker for Frosinone in the Italian Serie B, with 34 appearances and a contribution of 2 goals and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Zilli include Omar Sadik from Pau FC, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Mohamed Bouldini of Levante UD, with a fit score of 77/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Massimo Zilli
Massimo Zilli is a tenacious, physical striker primarily known for his aerial prowess and ability to win duels, making him a robust presence in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 13% of his peers, his durability stands out with only one game missed in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. However, his contributions in front of goal could use improvement, as indicated by lower metrics in goal involvement.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Massimo Zilli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Bouldinisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 31 | €400k | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Omar Sadiksimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Moussa Soumanosimilar↗ | Ajaccio | 21 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Oucasse Mendysimilar↗ | FC Martigues | 25 | €1.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Fernando Niñosimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 26 | €1.8m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Manuel Nietosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 28 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Alvaro Garcia-Pascualsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Gennaro Borrellisimilar↗ | Brescia | 26 | €2.9m | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Federico Viñassimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €3.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Robin Mirisolasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 20 | €3.6m | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Arkaitz Mariezkurrenasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.1m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Massimo Zilli
≈ 100% Massimo Zilli · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Massimo Zilli · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Massimo Zilli · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Massimo Zilli?
By Doppel's fit score, Mohamed Bouldini (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Massimo Zilli, with a 77/100 overall match. Omar Sadik and Moussa Soumano are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Massimo Zilli?
Yes. Mohamed Bouldini (Levante UD) plays a similar striker role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Massimo Zilli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Massimo Zilli's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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